YEARLY HIGH
0.1793 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1522 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1640 WST

2022 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.1522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1680 to the December average rate of 0.1564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1793 was down 4.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 897 WST
2021 Average 862 WST
Yearly Trough Low 761 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.40 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1762
0.1530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1698, compared to 0.1583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0168 WST (High: 0.1782 / Low: 0.1614). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 WST (High: 0.1574 / Low: 0.1525).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.1743) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+3.52%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.1743
2021 Avg (March) 0.1684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1720 0.1624 0.1680
February 0.1750 0.1690 0.1720
March 0.1793 0.1696 0.1743
April 0.1782 0.1614 0.1728
May 0.1690 0.1593 0.1643
June 0.1704 0.1641 0.1672
July 0.1711 0.1587 0.1619
August 0.1669 0.1565 0.1610
September 0.1602 0.1522 0.1552
October 0.1574 0.1525 0.1549
November 0.1648 0.1535 0.1601
December 0.1647 0.1527 0.1564